Men's college basketball picks today: Friday's best bets include San Diego vs. San Jose State play [12/5/2025]

Today’s men's college basketball picks for December 05, 2025 are here, with San Diego vs. San Jose State among the top plays identified by our model across Friday’s men's college basketball action.

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List of NCAAM picks tonight [12/5, updated 7:33PM ET]

Below, you’ll find today’s top 10 men's college basketball bets, ranked by edge for Friday, December 5, 2025.

San Jose State -6.5 (-115)

• Edge: 6.1%
• Probability: 59.5%
• Matchup: San Diego vs. San Jose State (10:00PM ET, Friday)

Our model has identified value on San Jose State -6.5 at -115 odds. A 59.5% probability produces an edge of 6.1%, making this the strongest play for today's men's college basketball slate.

San Jose State ML (-300)

• Edge: 3.4%
• Probability: 77.2%
• Matchup: San Diego vs. San Jose State (10:00PM ET, Friday)

San Jose State ML carries a 3.4% edge and a probability of 77.2% at -300 odds, according to our model.

San Diego vs. San Jose State over 144.5 points (-110)

• Edge: 2.5%
• Probability: 54.9%
• Matchup: San Diego vs. San Jose State (10:00PM ET, Friday)

San Diego vs. San Jose State over 144.5 points at -110 odds shows a 2.5% edge, supported by a 54.9% probability in simulations.

Seton Hall +3.5 (-110)

• Edge: 6.0%
• Probability: 58.4%
• Matchup: Seton Hall vs. Kansas State (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 6.0% edge and 58.4% probability make Seton Hall +3.5 vs. Kansas State at a value play in the Seton Hall vs. Kansas State matchup, per our model.

George Mason +3.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.3%
• Probability: 55.8%
• Matchup: George Mason vs. Virginia Tech (3:00PM ET, Saturday)

George Mason +3.5 at -102 odds presents a 5.3% edge, with simulations resulting in a probability of 55.8%.

Tulane +7.5 (-110)

• Edge: 5.1%
• Probability: 57.5%
• Matchup: Akron vs. Tulane (4:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model finds value on Tulane +7.5 at -110 odds, supported by an edge of 5.1%.

Tulane ML (+290)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 30.3%
• Matchup: Akron vs. Tulane (4:00PM ET, Saturday) Our model has uncovered value on Tulane ML at +290 odds. A 30.3% probability produces a 5.0% edge, making this a strong play for today's men's college basketball action.

Iowa State +4.5 (-102)

• Edge: 5.0%
• Probability: 55.5%
• Matchup: Iowa State vs. Purdue (12:00PM ET, Saturday)

A 5.0% edge on a 55.5% probability makes Iowa State +4.5 at -102 odds a solid value play in today's Iowa State vs. Purdue matchup.

Pacific vs. California over 145.5 points (-105)

• Edge: 4.7%
• Probability: 55.9%
• Matchup: Pacific vs. California (5:00PM ET, Saturday)

Our model projects value on over 145.5 points at -105 odds. A 55.9% probability produces a 4.7% edge, making the over the favorable side in Saturday’s matchup.

Detroit Mercy +1.5 (-105)

• Edge: 4.4%
• Probability: 55.6%
• Matchup: Detroit Mercy vs. Cleveland State (2:00PM ET, Saturday)

Rounding out our top 10 bets, Detroit Mercy +1.5 at -105 odds shows a 55.6% probability and a 4.4% edge.

NCAAM best bets summary: Friday, 12/5/2025

As of 7:33PM ET, here are our top men's college basketball bets by edge recommended by our model:

Matchup	Bet	Odds	Edge	Probability
San Diego vs. San Jose State	San Jose State -6.5	-115 @ DraftKings	6.1%	59.5%
San Diego vs. San Jose State	San Jose State ML	-300 @ BetMGM	3.4%	77.2%
San Diego vs. San Jose State	Over 144.5 Points	-110 @ BetMGM	2.5%	54.9%
Seton Hall vs. Kansas State	Seton Hall +3.5	-110 @ FanDuel	6.0%	58.4%
George Mason vs. Virginia Tech	George Mason +3.5	-102 @ FanDuel	5.3%	55.8%
Akron vs. Tulane	Tulane +7.5	-110 @ FanDuel	5.1%	57.5%
Akron vs. Tulane	Tulane ML	+290 @ FanDuel	5.0%	30.3%
Iowa State vs. Purdue	Iowa State +4.5	-102 @ FanDuel	5.0%	55.5%
Pacific vs. California	Over 145.5 Points	-105 @ BetMGM	4.7%	55.9%
Detroit Mercy vs. Cleveland State	Detroit Mercy +1.5	-105 @ DraftKings	4.4%	55.6%

List of upcoming men's college basketball games to bet on now

• Notre Dame vs. TCU (8:00PM ET, Friday)
• San Diego vs. San Jose State (10:00PM ET, Friday)
• Duke vs. Michigan State (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Iowa State vs. Purdue (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Dayton vs. Virginia (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Southern Miss vs. Miami (FL) (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Monmouth vs. Georgia Tech (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• UMBC vs. Bucknell (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Rhode Island vs. Providence (12:00PM ET, Saturday)
• Old Dominion vs. Richmond (12:30PM ET, Saturday)

Conclusion

Our men's college basketball best bets are locked and loaded for December 5, 2025, featuring plays such as San Jose State -6.5 and San Jose State ML. Powered by advanced simulations, these picks are here to boost your betting game.

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